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What's Happening in China?

Dr. Ray Pritchard

Dr. Ray Pritchard is the president of Keep Believing Ministries, in Internet-based ministry serving Christians in 225 countries. He is the author of 29 books, including Stealth Attack, Fire and Rain, Credo, The ABCs of Christmas, The Healing Power of Forgiveness, An Anchor for the Soul and Why Did This Happen to Me? Ray and Marlene, his wife of 39 years, have three sons-Josh, Mark and Nick, two daughters-in-law--Leah and Vanessa, and four grandchildren grandsons: Knox, Eli, Penny and Violet. His hobbies include biking, surfing the Internet, and anything related to the Civil War.

People often ask, "What is the truth about the church in China?" There isn't one simple answer to that question. The best answer is one that we have heard from several key leaders. Everything you hear about China is true somewhere. It's an enormous country, with many provinces, many cities and many cultures. It's also the largest nation in the world with a population of 1.3 billion. As Anthony Bollback's report makes clear, there are amazing open doors in China. As the Christian Post article demonstrates, Christians (particularly house church leaders) in many parts of China face opposition. In some places, believers live in relative peace. The situation in China reminds me of Paul's declaration regarding his ministry in Ephesus, "A wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries" (1 Corinthians 16:9). Bob Jones, Sr. used to say that the door of opportunity swings on the hinges of opposition. That's true not only in China but wherever the gospel is faithfully preached.